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Before you know it, we'll be raising a glass on New Year's Eve, ringing in 2025. Lets take a few minutes to look ahead. Technology is evolving at a rapid pace and innovations abound. Its critical to stay on top of the trends.



Generative Artificial Intelligence


Investment in generative artificial intelligence is skyrocketing. Everyone wants a piece of the action. Its very similar to the dot-com boom. This technology will be a disruptor for sure. Google, Amazon and Microsoft are going full steam ahead building server farms to power AI. Its going to effect many fields - it can't be ignored.



Back to the Office


Businesses are realizing the value of having their staff working on site instead of remote working. Sure, in some cases remote working makes sense. However in terms of innovation, culture and teamwork - the interactions in the office are invaluable. This means commercial real estate could pick back up. Some companies are getting creative with remote work - using it as a perk instead of making it the norm. For example - having the staff in four days a week, with one remote day is a good balance. Companies looking to stay competitive will get the team back together on site.



Personalization


As customer service is the bedrock of any successful business, many businesses are laser focusing on the what their customers need and offering personalization. This makes the client feel valued and deepens the bond with your brand. Nearly every business can personalize service in some way. Listen to your customers. What are their pain points? Can you help? Get your team together to brainstorm ideas on how to personalize service.



Simplification


Many businesses are examining how they do things. A simple approach is key. Often a process gets bogged down in added steps. Now is the time to take a look at your processes and how they can be simplified. This increases efficiency while increasing profits. Tesla reduced the amount of steps it takes to buy one of their vehicles, stream lining the process, resulting in increased sales.



So look to finish 2024 strong and start planning now for 2025.

Updated: Oct 30

Our Smart Baler was an innovative game changer

The Smart Baler


After years of research and development, we launched our Smart Baler. PTR’s Smart Baler features some of the most innovative technology in the industry. It will revolutionize your organizations current waste and recycling processes and will undoubtedly increase speed, accuracy, efficiency and safety. The user friendly touchscreen control panel resembles that of current technology. Keyless operation means no more looking for lost keys, just use your PIN number. You also have access to precise weights and accurate data readings.



The Quiet Pump Power Unit


This is another important area where we innovated. The revolutionary PTR Quiet Pump now comes standard on the Smart Baler. It can also be retrofitted to existing units. The quiet pump operates at around 60 decibels, which is comparable to a quiet conversation. Its benefits are exponential beyond the reduction of dangerous decibel levels. It results in a better performing baler, more productive employees, less maintenance, cost savings and more.



According to the Environmental Health Sciences Center, repeated exposure to noise can have several negative effects. It can lead to permanent tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and even hearing loss. But loud noise can create physical and psychological stress. Another common problem is it can interfere with concentration - contributing to workplace accidents and injuries. Both from lack of concentration and one not being able to hear a warning sound or shout. Ongoing exposure can have other health side effects. The body doesn't get used to noise, it actually primes the body to have an overreaction, making the negative effects work.



The work environment matters. This includes managing noise. If you're getting a new vertical baler, ask for The Smart Baler upgrade. Have an existing baler? We can retrofit it!

Learn more about the Smart Baler technology here








As the world population grows alongside the fashion industry a new problem has emerged - increased clothing waste. Also the advent of "fast fashion" (low cost, low quality garments) is only adding to this. Some brands are low cost and low quality, resulting in clothing that gets discarded within a year.



95% of materials used in clothing is actually recyclable! However only about 15% of clothing and textiles gets reused. In the past 60 years, clothing waste in the US has gone up by 10x. The fashion industry accounts for almost 10% of global carbon emissions.



Some brands have worked to become more circular, but more can be done. Of course donating clothing to good will is an option. They become repurposed and appreciated. Some states and some countries in Europe are working on legislation to combat the growing problem of clothing waste.



Did you know PTR Baler & Compactor has vertical balers that can bale textiles and clothing? Our 1800HD, 2300HD and 3400HD can accommodate! These models can handle everything from cardboard to aluminum cans to e-waste too.







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